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The Best LED Mirrors for Your Bathroom

By Megan

9th Jun 2023

6 mins read

Bathroom Ideas

If you’re looking for a way to make your bathroom look and feel more luxurious and stylish, we’ve got a bright idea! LED illuminated mirrors.

LED Bathroom Mirror

Why You Should Consider an LED Illuminated Mirror

LED mirrors have so much to offer. Their sleek design has the power to completely transform your bathroom. With an LED mirror installed, your bathroom will immediately feel more luxurious.

LED mirrors will also make your bathroom routine a lot easier. Easier make-up application. Easier grooming. Easier last-minute touch-ups before heading out the front door. Some LED mirrors will also come with a bluetooth feature which allows you to play your favourite music through the mirrors built in speakers. This is something worth considering when making your decision. You might want to listen to a relaxing soundscape while you unwind with a soak in the bath. Maybe you want to listen to your favourite podcast whilst getting ready in the morning. Or maybe you are just in the mood for some good old singing in the shower! You get the best of both worlds when you own a bluetooth LED mirror. The lights and the sounds.

Remember, they’re not just for the big bathrooms. You should consider installing an LED mirror if you have a small bathroom. The combination of the reflective and illuminating properties of an LED mirror will make your bathroom look much bigger and brighter. Thus, making the space feel more open, creating a calming, more relaxing bathroom.

 

What Are The Benefits of Having an LED Mirror?

In addition to looking great, LED mirrors also have a lot of practical benefits that will not only make your bathroom look great. But also affect how you utilise your bathroom space.

 

Energy Saving

The greatest thing about owning an LED mirror is that they use much less energy compared to other illuminated mirrors. LED bulbs are sturdy, long lasting, and their low energy consumption means that they are a lot cheaper to run, and better for the environment. They are also much safer than other mirrors, as LED bulbs give off no heat.

Brighter Bathrooms

It goes without saying that LED mirrors are much brighter than other illuminated mirrors, but they are also more effective than your traditional mirror. In your bathroom, you may find that you are often faced with difficult levels of lighting. This may be due to the size or placement of the windows - or the lack thereof. This external factor can cause uneven and low levels of lighting, making your bathroom routine unnecessarily more difficult. But your new LED illuminated mirror has its own, powerful light source. Which means you can say goodbye to uneven lighting and dark bathrooms.

 

More Storage

LED mirrors also come in a wide range of styles, shapes and sizes. If your bathroom is lacking in space, you may want to opt for a cabinet mirror instead. You can still achieve that same, luxurious look when you choose an LED illuminated cabinet instead of your standard mirror. Plus – the extra storage space is very useful.

Alternate Power Sources

You can choose from a wide range of wired or battery operated mirrors without affecting the quality of light . As it is difficult to install a wired illuminated mirror, we recommend hiring a professional. Alternatively, you can always choose a battery-operated mirror. As LED’s have a low consumption rate, your battery will last a long time. This can be a good alternative if you do not want the extra cost that can come with hiring an electrician. A battery operated mirror should run for up to eight months. However, you will need to take the mirror down in order to change the batteries.

 

Additional Lighting

We can’t forget that LED illuminated mirrors also serve as another light source for your bathroom. You might even find yourself rarely using any other light in your bathroom. The convenience of having an extra light source along with the quality of light, means that your bathroom routine will be much easier. But you want to make sure that you are picking the right style of mirror to fit your specific needs.

Frontlit VS Backlit

Now that you know the benefits of owning an LED illuminated mirror, you might be wondering what the best choice of mirror is for you. A frontlit mirror and a backlit mirror offer different kinds of lighting levels. So, it is important to know the differences between the two so that you know which will work the best for you.

 

Frontlit

 A frontlit mirror has the light source on the front of the mirror. This means the lighting will be brighter. Making reflections look clearer. A frontlit mirror will make your bathroom routines, such as applying makeup and grooming, a lot easier as your reflection will be fully illuminated. You will also find that some frontlit mirrors will allow you to adjust the temperature of the lighting from warm to cool. Again, this can be useful as you are able to see your reflections in more than one light setting.

Backlit

A backlit mirror has the light source – you guessed it- at the back of the mirror, creating a ‘glowing’ effect. This means that the lighting in your bathroom will be softer and more relaxing. Backlit mirrors are a great way to add ambience to your bathroom and help to create a spa-like atmosphere. Which is very on trend in 2023. Despite not being as bright as a lighted mirror, you can still easily get through your bathroom routine. The soft lighting that you will get from a backlit mirror will make your routine much more soothing and relaxing.

Choosing The Right Mirror for Your Bathroom

Choosing an LED illuminated mirror can be a bit overwhelming. There is so much choice out there and you may find yourself scrolling through pages and pages of illuminated mirrors. So, to make your life easier, we have picked out some of our favourite LED mirrors.

If you are looking for something slightly different than your standard square or round mirrors, but still want the aesthetic that comes with an illuminated mirror, you might like this.

Overall, illuminated mirrors are great for people who are looking to upgrade the lighting in their bathroom. Adding an LED illuminated mirror will do just that. Although LED mirrors are more expensive than traditional mirrors, they are a great way to dramatically transform your bathroom without starting from scratch.

The wide range of styles means that LED illuminated mirrors will work for any bathroom. So, whatever your style, you will find the perfect mirror for your space.

Megan

Megan

Megan is an expert bathroom blogger, she enjoys writing helpful DIY articles and bathroom inspo blogs. As well as specialist bathroom advice, Megan also shares expert how-to blogs with step by step guides.

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